FBI and CIA Are Back Tonight With a High-Stakes CBS Crossover

Reel Perspectives

October 5, 2026

CBS' hit shows continue their fall premieres with FBI returning for Season 9 and CIA kicking off Season 2 with back to back premieres and a crossover that fans won't want to miss. The action starts at 8:00 pm ET/PT with FBI before moving into CIA at 9:00 pm ET/PT, with both episodes also streaming on Paramount+.

FBI opens its new season with “Rendition,” putting Maggie Bell (Missy Peregrym) on a case that quickly becomes much bigger than a murder investigation. When a young traveler is found dead in a state park, the team discovers that the victim witnessed the execution of someone connected to a secret government project. Maggie also has a new partner, Special Agent Isaiah Green (Roland Buck III), giving viewers a fresh partnership to watch as the team tackles another dangerous case.

The premiere also brings CIA Deputy Chief Nikki Reynard (Necar Zadegan) into the FBI world, setting up the crossover that continues into the second hour. With government secrets involved, Maggie and the team soon find themselves working beyond the usual boundaries of an FBI investigation.

At 9:00 pm, CIA takes over with “The Deep,” bringing Colin Glass (Tom Ellis) and FBI Special Agent Bill Goodman (Nick Gehlfuss) back into action. Their latest investigation begins when a cartel fixer arrives in New York and a DEA agent is found dead, sending the team into a dangerous operation where figuring out who can be trusted could be just as important as catching the target.

Bill is also returning to work while dealing with the loss of his father, adding a personal storyline to the season premiere. But the biggest surprise comes when FBI's Stuart Scola (John Boyd) joins Colin and Bill for a joint tactical raid, giving fans another familiar face as the two shows collide.

That's what makes tonight's lineup so much fun. FBI gets the night started, CIA picks up the crossover energy, and viewers get to see these two very different investigative series come together when the stakes are at their highest.

If you're a fan of FBI, CIA, or just good old fashioned television drama filled with secrets, danger and agents who never seem to get a quiet night, CBS has you covered.